Crispy Chicken Tagine
A Chinese-inspired dish with Japanese twist, featuring a crispy chicken tagine with aerated sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●2 tsp tagine spice blendadjust to taste
- ●1/2 cup aerated saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tbsp japanese rice vinegarfor marinade
- ●2 tbsp soy saucefor marinade
- ●2 tbsp vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 tsp cornstarchfor coating
- ●1/4 cup green onionsfor garnish
- ●1 tsp sesame seedsfor garnish
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together Japanese rice vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 tsp of tagine spice blend. Add the chicken breast and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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2. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
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3. Dredge the chicken in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
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4. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per side.
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5. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1 tsp of tagine spice blend and 1/4 cup of aerated sauce.
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6. Brush the tagine sauce mixture onto the fried chicken.
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7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
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8. Serve immediately.